What curriculum can you buy with ESA funds?

The materials most programs cover · last checked October 4, 2026.

Curriculum is one of the most-used ESA categories. Most programs cover instructional materials that support the student's education — but each state draws its own line, so confirm the specific item in your handbook before you buy.

Commonly covered

• Textbooks, workbooks and teacher guides
• Online learning programs and subscriptions (often via an approved marketplace)
• Manipulatives and hands-on learning kits
• Grade-level curriculum packages

Where states differ

• Religious materials — allowed in some states, restricted in others.
• Consumables vs. equipment — some programs treat reusable equipment differently from consumables.
• Marketplace-only items — a few programs require curriculum bought through their vendor portal.

Keep the receipt either way

Allowed or not, an undocumented purchase gets bounced. Before you buy: check the handbook, then keep an itemized receipt. School Choice Tracker stores each one with its photo, tags it as curriculum, and keeps your category totals so you catch a cap before you hit it. Free to start, stays on your phone.

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Independent tool, not affiliated with any state program. Allowed items vary by state and change; your official handbook controls. Not legal or financial advice.